1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 452 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
